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  • August is Black Business Month, and the annual Black Business Month Mixer is back! Join Hofstra University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center for an engaging evening of conversation, networking, and valuable business connections. This year’s theme is: Money Moves: Black Business & Bold Growth 📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:30 PM 📍 Hofstra University Come out, connect with fellow business owners and community leaders, and gain valuable insights to support your business growth. Registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-business-month-mixer-tickets-1988204936486?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
  • Save the date for a morning of stories, wisdom, and community. Friends of Brookville Park is hosting Meet The Authors, a Literary Round Table on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. by the playground area. This is more than a book event. It is a space where local voices, lived experiences, and meaningful conversations come together in the heart of the community. Join authors Dwayne J. Moore, La’Lisa Scudder-Durden, PhD, and Monica Hall, with moderator Georgia Grange, for a powerful conversation about writing, purpose, creativity, and the stories that shape us. Bring your family. Invite a friend. Support local authors. Leave inspired. Save this post so you do not miss it, and share it with someone who values books, community, and conversations that matter.
  • Change starts when the community has a voice and leaders are willing to listen. Tomorrow, June 30th, the Family and Children’s Association will host FCA’s SNUG Hall at Hempstead High School from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This community conversation will provide an inside look at the SNUG program and the work being done to prevent gun violence, support those at the highest risk, and build a safer, stronger Hempstead. Learn about violence mediation, community outreach, participant support, training, and the resources available to local families. Your voice matters. Your concerns matter. Your presence can help create change. Scan the QR code to register and be part of the conversation.
  • The AI Made Simple workshop a few weeks ago reminded us that learning becomes powerful when it feels accessible, practical, and connected to real life. This event created a space where people could slow down, ask questions, and understand how artificial intelligence can support the way they work, lead, and manage their time. We want to thank Randi N. Gray for the incredible job breaking down AI in a way that was clear, welcoming, and easy to apply. She helped remove the fear and confusion around technology and replaced it with confidence, curiosity, and practical tools. The room was engaged. People brought their laptops and tablets. They leaned into the conversation. They explored how AI can simplify daily tasks, improve productivity, and create more space for strategy, creativity, and purpose. This was more than a workshop. It was a step toward working smarter, reclaiming time, and preparing our community for the future. Thank you to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Long Island Chapter, Sister Nomic$, StrongHER Systems, and everyone who came ready to learn and grow. AI is no longer something happening around us. It is a tool we can learn to use with intention.
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August is Black Business Month, and the annual Black Business Month Mixer is back! Join Hofstra University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center for an engaging evening of conversation, networking, and valuable business connections. This year’s theme is: Money Moves: Black Business & Bold Growth 📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:30 PM 📍 Hofstra University Come out, connect with fellow business owners and community leaders, and gain valuable insights to support your business growth. Registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-business-month-mixer-tickets-1988204936486?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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August is Black Business Month, and the annual Black Business Month Mixer is back! Join Hofstra University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center for an engaging evening of conversation, networking, and valuable business connections. This year’s theme is: Money Moves: Black Business & Bold Growth 📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:30 PM 📍 Hofstra University Come out, connect with fellow business owners and community leaders, and gain valuable insights to support your business growth. Registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-business-month-mixer-tickets-1988204936486?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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Save the date for a morning of stories, wisdom, and community. Friends of Brookville Park is hosting Meet The Authors, a Literary Round Table on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. by the playground area. This is more than a book event. It is a space where local voices, lived experiences, and meaningful conversations come together in the heart of the community. Join authors Dwayne J. Moore, La’Lisa Scudder-Durden, PhD, and Monica Hall, with moderator Georgia Grange, for a powerful conversation about writing, purpose, creativity, and the stories that shape us. Bring your family. Invite a friend. Support local authors. Leave inspired. Save this post so you do not miss it, and share it with someone who values books, community, and conversations that matter.
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Save the date for a morning of stories, wisdom, and community. Friends of Brookville Park is hosting Meet The Authors, a Literary Round Table on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. by the playground area. This is more than a book event. It is a space where local voices, lived experiences, and meaningful conversations come together in the heart of the community. Join authors Dwayne J. Moore, La’Lisa Scudder-Durden, PhD, and Monica Hall, with moderator Georgia Grange, for a powerful conversation about writing, purpose, creativity, and the stories that shape us. Bring your family. Invite a friend. Support local authors. Leave inspired. Save this post so you do not miss it, and share it with someone who values books, community, and conversations that matter.
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Change starts when the community has a voice and leaders are willing to listen. Tomorrow, June 30th, the Family and Children’s Association will host FCA’s SNUG Hall at Hempstead High School from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This community conversation will provide an inside look at the SNUG program and the work being done to prevent gun violence, support those at the highest risk, and build a safer, stronger Hempstead. Learn about violence mediation, community outreach, participant support, training, and the resources available to local families. Your voice matters. Your concerns matter. Your presence can help create change. Scan the QR code to register and be part of the conversation.
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Change starts when the community has a voice and leaders are willing to listen. Tomorrow, June 30th, the Family and Children’s Association will host FCA’s SNUG Hall at Hempstead High School from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This community conversation will provide an inside look at the SNUG program and the work being done to prevent gun violence, support those at the highest risk, and build a safer, stronger Hempstead. Learn about violence mediation, community outreach, participant support, training, and the resources available to local families. Your voice matters. Your concerns matter. Your presence can help create change. Scan the QR code to register and be part of the conversation.
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The AI Made Simple workshop a few weeks ago reminded us that learning becomes powerful when it feels accessible, practical, and connected to real life. This event created a space where people could slow down, ask questions, and understand how artificial intelligence can support the way they work, lead, and manage their time. We want to thank Randi N. Gray for the incredible job breaking down AI in a way that was clear, welcoming, and easy to apply. She helped remove the fear and confusion around technology and replaced it with confidence, curiosity, and practical tools. The room was engaged. People brought their laptops and tablets. They leaned into the conversation. They explored how AI can simplify daily tasks, improve productivity, and create more space for strategy, creativity, and purpose. This was more than a workshop. It was a step toward working smarter, reclaiming time, and preparing our community for the future. Thank you to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Long Island Chapter, Sister Nomic$, StrongHER Systems, and everyone who came ready to learn and grow. AI is no longer something happening around us. It is a tool we can learn to use with intention.
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